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Welcome to Bedale Day Nursery
“Our excellent reputation is based upon providing high quality care in a home from home environment your child will love”
Understandably, entrusting your child into the care of others is probably the most difficult decision you will ever have to make. Here at Bedale Day Nursery Ltd we aim to ensure that your child is happy and cared for in a home from home environment your child will love.
We work within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum to encourage and assist each child to develop emotionally, physically, and intellectually to his or her full potential.
Our nursery is run by a mother and daughter for almost 20 years. We operate in a purpose built day nursery set in a prime location convenient for parents travelling from Bedale, RAF Leeming, and the surrounding villages. We are also handy for those of you who need to get on to the A1. We have employed architects, designers and child care specialists who have joined forces to develop a safe, stimulating and secure environment for your child.
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Welcome to the baby room!
Our baby room is a place where learning, development, and adventure begin. We offer a variety of carefully designed areas to support your child’s growth while remaining flexible to their needs and interests.
The room includes a story/quiet area for independent reading, rhythm and rhyme sessions, and exploring props and puppets. Our role play area encourages imagination with dressing-up clothes and real-life objects, helping develop communication skills and understanding of the world. Small world and construction resources are freely accessible, allowing children to make choices and create their own learning paths.
Continuous provision is always available, supporting open-ended play and encouraging problem-solving, motor skills, creativity, and social development. Our child-led approach ensures learning is tailored to each child’s journey, fostering independence and a sense of self.
Meals and snacks are enjoyed together at child-level tables, promoting social interaction and independence, while adapting to individual routines. We have a dedicated sleep and sensory room, along with a private garden for creative and messy play.
Double doors connect to the toddler room, ensuring a seamless transition when children are ready to move on, typically between 0-2 years. Our flexible, nurturing approach ensures every child feels comfortable, supported, and ready for their next chapter.
Welcome to the Toddler Room!
The Toddler Room is the next step in your child’s learning journey, located next to the Baby Room with connecting doors for a smooth transition. This allows children to familiarise themselves with the staff, environment, and other children before their second birthday.
The room follows the 7 stages of the Early Years Foundation Stage, with key areas including a Book Corner, Home Corner, Construction Area, Writing Area, and Table Top Area. We offer a mix of free-flow, child-led, and adult-led activities, both indoors and outdoors, sharing the garden with Pre-School to ease the next transition before their third birthday.
Messy play is a favourite, with plenty of opportunities to explore textures and materials. Early Years Educators regularly monitor development, adapting resources to meet each child’s needs. We also provide a dedicated space for nappy changing and toilet training, working closely with parents to support this milestone.
Our experienced and friendly team ensures the smooth running of the room, always ready to assist with any questions or concerns.
Welcome to the Pre-School Room
The Pre-School Room is a vibrant and dynamic space where no two days are the same. Designed to promote independence and mimic real-world environments, the room features easily accessible resources, self-care support, and exciting elements like the mezzanine hideout.
Zoned for learning and creativity, the space includes areas for group work, floor play, and cosy nooks for quiet time. Messy activities take place behind the ‘wave’ divider near the sink and toilets. Large doors leading to the garden let in natural light and provide free-flow access to the outdoor area, which serves as an extension of the indoor space.
The garden, featuring a sandpit, trim trail, mud kitchen, Wendy house, and patio for bikes, offers ample room for outdoor exploration and energy-burning. In summer, the classroom often moves outside, creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor learning.
Beyond daily activities, children can enjoy weekly yoga, Forest School, community outings, and collaborations with our sister nursery. Staff follow the EYFS framework, focusing on each child’s individual development, preparing them for school while fostering independence, confidence, kindness, and a love for learning.
Pre School Room
Our “schoolie” room has been newly renovated providing a spacious, relaxing and fun environment where your child can unwind after a busy day at school. Whether its playing, creating or relaxing they can do it all here.
Kitchen
Our cook Mary prides herself on her delicious menu’s, cooking nutritious, home made dinners which all of our children love.
We have a food hygiene rating of 5 and now with our fully refurbished industrial kitchen Sandra is able to prepare, cook and serve our children the best dinners imaginable.
Outside Area
With free flow to our garden this area is used almost all day. There is a musical area, a growing area and a variety of balancing and climbing equipment. A role play house, chalk boards and sand and water play. We know how much our children love to be outside so each day we try to offer the same experiences and activities outside as well as inside.

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